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Predictions may be skewing toward a bone-chilling winter this year, but Vermonters need not be afraid thanks to Storm Slayer, The Snowlebrator and Captain Snowmerica. Schoolchildren were given a chance to name the state's 163 snowplows, and they came up with some adorable doozies.
Name that plow BAR HARBOR — During a time of isolation, it’s good to find ways to bring the community together. As Bar Harbor emerges from both the snowy season and the worst (hopefully) of the pandemic, a little light-hearted fun seems in order. The town is asking residents for entries to name its sanding and snowplow trucks. This whimsical contest comes from Scotland (where entries have included names like Grit Expectations, Gritty-Gritty Bang-Bang and Han Snowlo) and has been sweeping through New England. Imagine Spready Mercury and David Plowie rockin’ and...
You can name a Minnesota snowplow The kooky contest, which started in Scotland, is gaining traction here. January 1, 2021 — 8:26am Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is having a contest to name our snowplows. They're taking submissions until Jan. 22 at dot.state.mn.us/nameasnowplow, with the winners announced in February. Sounds fun! But you may have a few questions about how this came about. I did. And here's what I discovered: Q: Why is Minnesota doing this? A: Because of Twitter, and ...